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Method to suspend-and-resume across various operational environment contexts

US7162629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2003
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/4418
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method to Suspend-and-Resume across various operational environment contexts is disclosed. An environmental context is saved in a disk partition corresponding to the saved environment. The system is suspended. Upon resume, a selected environmental context is selected for boot or resume. This method of switching contexts may also be used for trusted execution, manageability, and other purposes.

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